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Job Boards and The Hunt
I can’t imagine the kind of masochism
it would take to enjoy the act of
posting and daily maintenance on a job
board…It’s part of the process that
you’ve already invested so much of
yourself in, so you should take pride
in it; do a good job the first time
around and you’ll get where your going
in the blink of an eye!
Update(After The Interview):
As a candidate, there are key next
steps that you can and should after
every interview to help you stand
out.
Send a thank you email within 24
business hours
Do not miss this step!
It takes less than five minutes and
can make the difference between you
and another candidate. It also keeps
you fresh in your interviewers’
memories. For example:
Hi (name),
Thank you so much for taking the time to meet with me yesterday to discuss my candidacy for (role title). After learning more about (share one or two takeaways from the interview about the company/team’s priorities), I’m even more excited to bring my skills in (1–3 relevant skills) to the team.
I look forward to hearing from you about next steps, and if there is anything that I can clarify about my experience or qualifications for the (role title) position, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Thank you for your consideration,
(your name)
Follow up
Don’t wait for the company to reach
out to you! Be proactive in showing
your interest by checking in to see
where you stand in the process. If a
company indicates a deadline by which
you will hear back, and the deadline
has passed, follow-up!
Check your email and phone
regularly
Don’t ghost on a company at any stage
in the process; make sure you add
their domain to your safe senders list
and respond to any messages within 24
hours.
Be prepared
You might be invited for another
interview on short notice; review the
description regularly so it doesn’t
slip from your memory, and keep
brushing up on skills you may need for
an interview (chances are, this won’t
be the only job you’ll need them for
anyway!)
Here I will maintain a running list of applicable job boards and below I will go into detail about the niches they occupy and whatever I resource I have found to use them to your maximum advantage. !
Another Update:
● AngelList
● Stackoverflow
● Y Combinator Jobs (HackerNews,
list new jobs at the beginning of the
month)
● Stackshare
● SimplyHired
● BuiltinNYC
● BuiltinSF
● Snag
● Dice
● WayUp (specifically for recent
graduates/entry level jobs)
● Engineering.com
● Idealist.org (non-profits/
Mission-driven)
● https://epicjobs.co/ (discovering
jobs on Twitter / posted by company
reps/employees)
● Girls in Tech
● Y Combinator’s Work at a
Startup
● Built In SF (great filters!)
●
http://techsprkconnect.strikingly.com/ — Diversity
focused
● RubyNow
● FACEBOOK STARTUP JOB
PAGE — SF
● FACEBOOK STARTUP JOB
PAGE — NY
● GitHub Easy Application
● www.whoishiring.io Great resource
of aggregated lists of who is
hiring!
● BetterJobs: matches based on your
tech language, using keywords. Pretty
cool!
● Dribble Job Board independent
community for designers & creative
professionals
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General Boards
Remote or Relocation Boards:
DS Boards:
Design Boards
Software Development
I am intentionally not linking
glassdoor because they have irritated
me for the last time by insisting I
provide a job review every time I want
to access their content… (To the
makers of glassdoor… HOW MANY TIMES A
MONTH DO YOU THINK I CHANGE JOBS!!!!)
I don’t have 15 minutes to make up a
job experience every time I want to
read a review.
Networking Opportunities:
SHAPR Like Tinder for networking.
Students have met some great people
and two are finalizing jobs
through people they met on this FREE
APP
Dzone.com
Discord (Slack for gamers and
developers/whiteboarding)
MeetUp Networks
TECH MEETUP GROUPS SF
TECH MEETUP GROUPS NYC, NY/NJ
Meetup Groups
WOMEN Networks
Here are some networking email
templates:
EMAIL NO. 1: SOMEONE YOU USED TO WORK
CLOSELY WITH
Perhaps it’s your supervisor from
your college internship. Or maybe it’s
your favorite colleague from one of
your previous jobs. Either way, nobody
knows your skills and preferences
better than the people you used to
work side-by-side with–meaning they
can be a huge help in your job
search.
Hey [Name],
I hope you’re having a great week!
I’ve been keeping up with you on
LinkedIn, and it looks like things are
going awesome with [job or
professional interest].
I’m getting in touch to let you know
that I’m currently searching for a new
opportunity in [industry]. With my
background in [field] and skills in
[area], my ideal position involves
[detailed description of ideal job]
for an employer who [detailed
description of ideal company].
Since we used to work so closely and
I know you’re so well-connected, I’d
love if you could let me know if you
hear of any opportunities that you
think I’d be a good fit for. I’ve
attached my resume to this email, just
in case that helps.
Of course, I’m always willing to
return the favor if you ever need.
Thanks so much, [Name]! I have so
many fond memories of our time
together at [Company], and I hope
things are even better for you since
then.
Best,
[Your Name]
EMAIL NO. 2: SOMEONE WHO WORKS IN
YOUR DESIRED INDUSTRY
Sending a note to someone who is
already employed in the field you’re
eager to be a part of is always
helpful, but especially when you’re
making a career change. Chances are
good that he or she is connected to
other people in the industry–some of
whom might even be hiring.
Hello [Name],
I hope you’re doing well!
I’m reaching out to let you know that
I’ve decided to make a career change.
Thus, I’m currently exploring
different opportunities in
[industry].
Since I know you’ve worked in the
industry for quite a while, I thought
you’d be the perfect person to get in
touch with. If you become aware of any
open roles that might be a good fit
for someone with a background in
[field], skills in [area], and a
desire to learn, I’d love if you could
give me a heads up. You can also find
my resume attached to this email to
get a better understanding of what I
bring to the table.
I can’t tell you how much I
appreciate any help as I work on
making this switch.
Thanks so much, [Name]!
All the best,
[Your Name]
Also here is a repo of compiled job search and interviewing resources:
First off I am going to introduce a
few different categories for those of
you who are completely overwhelmed by
the prospect of even selecting a job
board let alone establishing a
competitive presence on one. Here’s a
few catorizations I think are worth
distinguishing for one and
other.
1. Interpersonal Connections
Seek to leverage the connections you
have with people you know and
companies you want to work with. I
know that that’s a violation of the
premise of this article but without
even feeling the need to provide
quantitative proof; I can confidently
assume that this is the most
ROI efficient way to produce a
desirable result. (Sorry introverts…
2020 may have been your year but this
is our world. 😘)
If personal connections don’t come
through, the next best thing is cold
outreach (best in terms of results….
personally I hate cold calling
strangers and I am an extrovert.)
Text
class JobSearch {
constructor(context,
fun,
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this.context =
context;
this.fun =
fun;
this.magicConchWillIEnjoyThis
=
(this.fun===this.context);
}
howAboutNow(){
console.log(this.magicConchWillIEnjoyThis);
}
}
let reality = new
JobSearch
('jobHunt','NO','')
reality.howAboutNow()
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1.Before or after submitting an application, identify 1–3 professionals to reach out to at the company to express interest in opportunities.
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2.Send a message to express interest and request an informational interview with the individual via LinkedIn, email, Twitter, or other available communication methods.
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3.If you hear back and the individual is willing to connect, confirm a day and time to conduct a preliminary interview. OR If you have yet to hear back after 3 business days, follow-up.
Once you send off a message in step
two, there are a variety of responses
you may receive. Sometimes an
individual will forward you along to
someone who may be of better
assistance, other times your message
may be overlooked with no reply, and
its possible (best case scenario) your
request for a chat becomes an
invitation to interview.
2. LinkedIn.
I am going to devote a lot of time to
this one because it is the largest and
most active of all the job board
ecosystems… period… full stop
regardless of your industry.
LinkedIn now has
almost 740 million members
with over 55 million registered
companies. (for comparison 12.3
million people visited Indeed in
October, up 19.6 percent.
Monster.com
attracted 12.1 million people, and
CareerBuilder.comattractedd 11.3 million in that same
time) and LinkedIn is the most-used
social media platform amongst Fortune
500 companies as it provides far more
networking capabilities than pure
recruitment.
If you put your resume and skills on
LinkedIn.com as a software Engineer,
and state that you are open to new
opportunities, you will
be contacted by multiple recruiters,
and if your skills are desirable
possibly also directly by companies
seeking to hire you. It’s a
developer’s market; there’s not enough
people out there, especially in
America.
Here’s my profile… feel free to
connect… the larger your network the
greater your exposure is to someone
who works at your potential dream
job.
Here’s A Linkedin Checklist I will be
using before I return to the job
hunt!
excerpt:
Experience Section
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[ ] I have listed all professional roles included on my resume in this section and any that I had to cut from my resume for space
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[ ] I have written 2–4 power statements for each experience listed (okay to copy and paste from resume)
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[ ] I did list responsibilities in bullet point format (I did not leave in paragraph format)
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[ ] I did start each bullet point with an action verb and I did not use phrases such as:
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[ ] I did describe past projects in past tense and current projects in present tense
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[ ] I did not use pronouns such as: “I,” “we,” “they, “you,” “me,” “us”
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[ ] Optional: Bootcamp student experience and projects can be listed under your experience section if you have no (or almost no) prior work experience.
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[ ] If I listed my Bootcamp student experience, my title is [name of program] Student (example: Data Science Student)
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[ ] I copied and pasted my Lambda projects in my student description and also included them in the Accomplishments section
Do’s:
Spend a good portion of your time
learning and reading. Your jobs teach
you so much about an organization and
the business.
Follow business owners and senior
managers, successful team leaders in
large organizations, startup owners.
You would be surprised how willing
some otherwise busy executives are to
rub elbows with veritable newcomers.
They’re not just doing this out of the
kindness of their hearts, just like
you… they have an ulterior motive.
They are hoping to build goodwill with
the incoming workforce in a bid to
make their company more attractive to
high quality candidates. If they give
you any of their time…treat it like an
interview.
To leverage this information, (the trick is to constantly remind yourself to be on your game with speaking with them.) I do not care what your teacher’s past have said… mark my words…** THERE IS MOST CERTAINLY SUCH A THING AS A STUPID QUESTION**…Anyone who tells you otherwise is either stupid themselves or just overcome with their own compassion (an admirable trait but ultimately a disservice to you the competitive job seeker).
Engage in networking. I would recommend** finding and connecting with current attendee of any software development bootcamp**. They’re all (for the most part) programatically encouraged to connect network and engage in peer skill promotion (even if they have no idea of you skill level). If that weren’t enough reason, all of them come from a cohort of other individuals being instructed to do the same. Once you have a few in your network other’s will seek you out through Linkedin recommendations algorithm.
Note to prospective employers please just skip the next few sentences and don’t ask why…😅
Of the 214 people that vouched for me… I guestimate about only 80 actually know me in any respectable capacity, and of those, only probably 30 or so are familiar with my competency in the skills they endorsed. It all boils down to the strategies that bootcamps instill in their students. It’s the polar opposite of a zero sum game and they’re more than happy to exchange personal recommendations with you. They’re also far more driven to consistently engage with other members of the linkedin ecosystem because they need to a network to help compensate for their lack of a four year degree and the connections you make in that time.
Build your personal brand. Developing your brand will not only help you attract clients or recruits if you decide to start a business, but will also help you find great job opportunities. You can post anything you take pride in so long as it’s fairly professional. Definitely make use of the featured section to showcase your work.
Don’t:
Don’t Use LinkedIn’s Default
Headline
LinkedIn automatically populates your
headline with your current job title
and company name. I hope it goes
without saying… but as a rule avoid
signaling to prospective employers the
depths of your laziness by using any
stock responses LinkedIn provides
you.
Don’t Go Ham On Keyword
Placment
Placing keywords strategically into
your LinkedIn profile is virtually the
only way to ensure being flagged by
search algorithms as a potential
candidate.You could be forgiven for
being tempted to heed the advice of
your inner lizard brain, and just
stuffing your profile with buzzwords
but this will likely trigger a spam
account checker and result in worse
outcomes than the absence of said
keywords.
Why it matters_¿_
Are We Really All Connected by Just
Six Degrees of Separation?
Most of us are familiar with the
concept of six degrees of
separation — the idea is that anyone
in the planet can be connected to
anyone else in just six steps. So
through just five other people, you’re
effectively connected to the Queen of
England, Jim Belushi or even yo
mamma.
Back to the other Job Board
Niches:
3. Traditional job boards. Dice.com, Monster.com, etc. They
will not find you great jobs at
technology companies; they may find
you openings as a software engineer at
other types of more traditional
companies (for example, banks, retail
chains, etc though.
4. Local-focused sites. The biggest is Craigslist, but
there are others. Often great for
contract work and opportunities you
wouldn’t have otherwise come
across.
5. Freelancer websites. oDesk.com, Elance.com, etc. Lower
pay, but 100% contract work, and has a
lot of flexible opportunities if
you’re not looking for traditional
full-time employment or remote
work.
Lastly Here’s A Github Profile
Guide:
➤ Current Projects:
view rawprojects.md
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GitHubMedium is causing strange formatting…
they normally form a grid!
Rubric:
Algorithm Resources:
Edabit: Learn to Code DS&A
https://edabit.com/
Grokking Algorithms
Algorithms Unlocked
AlgoExpert: www.Algoexpert.io
Has video explanations of solutions,
and gives solutions in different
languages (JS, Python, etc.)
15% Promo code: osutu-98
For more intense in-depth algorithm
study:
Introduction to Algorithms (honestly
more like a textbook that you can use
as a reference)
The Algorithm Design Manual
This is a good repo for system’s
design study:
Here are some good repos for JS /
Frontend questions:
37 Essential JS Questions
Resources and Study Guides
100+ Coding Interview Questions
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